The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient modelsA famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events

A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skillsThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

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• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief
• ·A new report showed electric vehicle numbers on the road doubled over two years
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·A tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for independent documentaries
• ·A new virtual reality (VR) headset was released that weighs 50% less than previous models reducing user fatigue
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals